Blaenavon (band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2013 |
| Headquarters | England, United Kingdom |
Key people | Ben Gregory (vocals, guitar), Frank Wright (bass), Scott Roach (guitar), Harris McMillan (drums) |
| Products | Music albums, EPs |
Blaenavon was a Hampshire-based English indie rock group composed of Ben Gregory (vocals, guitar), Frank Wright (bass), Scott Roach (guitar), and Harris McMillan (drums). Established in 2013, their first album, That's Your Lot, arrived in 2017 and attained the position of number 54 on the UK Albums Chart.
History
The ensemble came together during their secondary school years, clinching victory in their final year talent competition in 2013 with a rendition of Muse's "Knights of Cydonia". Following their debut performance in London at Camden Assembly, they secured a contract with Transgressive Records. Their early releases included the EPs Koso (2013) and Miss World (2015).
Their initial full-length album, produced by Jim Abbiss (known for work with Arctic Monkeys and Adele), contained 12 songs and was met with favorable critiques. Scott Roach became part of the lineup during their headline tour and contributed to the creation of their sophomore album.
On 25 October 2019, Blaenavon unveiled their second and concluding album, titled Everything That Makes You Happy. In November 2022, frontman Ben Gregory declared the dissolution of the band. Gregory has since embarked on a solo path, whereas bassist Frank Wright and drummer Harris McMillan have joined folk-pop act Organ Morgan.
The band's official Twitter account remains operational under Gregory’s management.
Studio albums
| Title | Album information | Highest chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| UK | ||
| That's Your Lot |
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54 |
| Everything That Makes You Happy |
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Extended plays
| Title | EP information |
|---|---|
| Koso |
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| Miss World |
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| Prague '99 |
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